…for Power, Paul Usenbo, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Benin City on Saturday. He stated that CCETC Ogua Energy Limited had been presented with the certificate of licence for electricity transmission. Usenbo said the 100MW power project had successfully met the key prerequisites and time…

…Gusau, who was elected NFF president at the federation’s Annual General Assembly in Benin City, Edo State, on September 30, 2022, resigned with 34 days remaining on his four-year tenure. The former NFF president said his decision followed consultations with his family, friends and stakeholders in the football community…

…when he stepped down. Gusau was first elected NFF president on September 30, 2022, in Benin City, Edo State.At a press conference in Abuja, Gusau said the decision followed consultations with family, friends and stakeholders, and was taken in the best interests of Nigerian football. He defended his time at the helm, po…

…in Edo (video) Two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a robbery in Benin City, Edo State, have been nabbed by the Edo State Security Corps. The Edo State Security Corps linked the suspects to a robbery at Aimas hair shop located in GRA, Benin city, after the store owner reported the robbery. CCTV footage c…

…Governor Ademola Adeleke. In the videos, Isreal DMW exposed the poorly tarred state of Benin City's popular Ring Road, as well as the deteriorating road networks within the high-brow Government Reserved Area (GRA). The move is widely viewed as a retaliatory swipe following recent tensions between the Edo State governme…

…that Apostle Kassy Chukwu is a settler who came from Ebonyi to constitute “nuisance in Benin City”. Sharing Apostle Kassy Chukwu’s picture on Instagram, Israel wrote, “HE’S FROM EBONYI STATE, AND NOT FROM EDO. 100% A REAL SETTLER, WHO HAS BECOME A COMPLETE NUISANCE IN BENIN CITY. AN APC FAKE PASTOR, A CUM PASTOR. A BEE…

…wholly a private institution. In November 2025, residents and socio-cultural groups in Benin City protested and disrupted the preview opening of MOWAA, forcing an indefinite suspension of the launch. The demonstrators claimed the private institution undermined the authority of the Benin Royal Palace and sought to seize…

…EBONYI STATE, AND NOT FROM EDO 100 A REAL SETTLER, WHO HAS BECOME A COMPLETE NUISANCE IN BENIN CITY. AN APC FAKE PASTOR, A CUuM PASTOR. A BEER PALOUR PASTOR. KINDLY DISREGARD WHAT HE'S SAYING. HE'S NOT SPEAKING FOR WE EDOLITES. NO MAN ON THIS PLANET EARTH, CAN BAN OGA FROM EDO, HIS MATERNAL HOME. IDIOT OF A PASTOR. GBE…

…EBONYI STATE, AND NOT FROM EDO A REAL SETTLER, WHO HAS BECOME A COMPLETE NUISANCE IN BENIN CITY. AN APC FAKE PASTOR, A CUM PASTOR. A BEER PALOUR PASTOR. KINDLY DISREGARD WHAT HE'S SAYING. HE'S NOT SPEAKING FOR WE EDOLITES. NO MAN ON THIS PLANET EARTH, CAN BAN OGA FROM EDO, HIS MATERNAL HOME. IDIOT OF A PASTOR. GBEO WAG…

…had recently announced plans to rehabilitate the Okhun Road, off Upper Siluko Road, Benin City, after portions of the road failed, causing difficulties for commuters and motorists. The government said Governor Monday Okpebholo had approved funds for the commencement of rehabilitation work, while the state’s Deputy Gove…

…NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who was elected at the federation’s elective congress in Benin City in September 2022, is seeking a second term in office amid growing criticism of his administration. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super Falcons also missed out on the 2027 FIFA Wo…

…till 2025/2026 session as approved by the Council) 26. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State 27. Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State 28. Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State 29. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 30. Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 31. Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State…

…APC members from the 18 local government areas of the state at the Government House, Benin City. According to a statement by the governor’s media aide, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo said the appointments were aimed at taking governance and government programmes to the grassroots. He said development opportunities and gove…

…members from across the 18 local government areas of the state at the Government House, Benin City. The governor also noted that his administration was committed to strengthening the All Progressives Congress in the state, noting that the victory of the APC was a collective achievement. In a statement by his media aide…

…killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are working to identify and…

…12 divisions through the creation of four new divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, alongside the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. In a statement issued on Thursday, the lawmaker described the decisions as “historic, visionary and timely interventions” that demonstrate the Federal Government’…

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — A faction of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected comments by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi on the party’s leadership, insisting he is not the recognised chairman of the party in the state. The development follows Aziegbemi’s criticism of Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, who…

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon Dennis Idahosa, on Wednesday received the best Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in South-South and the 4th in Nigeria, Master Daniel Osagiobare and rewarded him with a cash gift of one million naira. Master Osagiobare scored 368 in the…

…the advice, on Sunday, at the youth harvest and thanksgiving of St Paul Catholic Church, Benin City, where he served as chairman of the programme. Idahosa described the programme’s theme: ‘Harvest of abundance: Favour without limits,’ as a timely reminder of God’s favour. He reiterated that the administration of Govern…

…has been a crawling action movie since then. The road has gotten worse. You are seeing Benin City with your eyes from Ologbo, but reaching Benin can take you another three to four hours. Contrast this with the Shagamu-Ijebu Ode express road that commenced work barely a year ago. The job is almost completed and traffic…

…Government says the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl allegedly abused in Benin City have been rearrested and will be prosecuted following renewed investigations into the case.The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah said the ministry is committed to ensuring justice for th…

…(Habeeb Hamzat) and Jarvis (Amadou Elizabeth) had already completed traditional rites in Benin City and a civil wedding before the lavish white wedding capped off the celebrations.The guest list was a who's who of Nigerian entertainment: Fuji legends Kwam 1 and Sule Alao Malaika, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, Nollywood fi…

…moment has included an engagement in Ghana in June 2026, traditional wedding rites in Benin City, and a civil ceremony in Lagos on July 29, 2026.The white wedding on August 1 marks the final chapter of a courtship that has played out across millions of screens.Peller previously revealed that Fuji musician Sule Alao Mal…

…of the 5 Division, Makurdi; 9 Division, Ilorin; 10 Division, Jalingo; and 83 Division, Benin City, is expected to improve command and control, enhance troop deployment and boost the military's response to evolving security challenges, FG had stated.. While the newly created divisions are still being integrated into the…

…Their allegation is false — IghodaroBy Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—TWO men, Collins Agbonbaye and Pastor Ojo Perfect, have accused an Edo State realtor, Nosa Ighodaro, of collecting more than N30 million to facilitate travel documents and work permits for Canada. The complainants alleged that they were introduced to Igho…